Inflation Ivory Coast 2002
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.5%. The lowest inflation was in August at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.5%
- Lowest month
- August: 1.8%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.1%.
- 5-year average
- 3.1%
- 10-year average
- 3.1%
- All-time high (1998)
- 4.6%
- All-time low (1999)
- 0.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2001, the difference is minimal (-1.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -2.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5% | -0.5 |
| February | 3.9% | -1.7 |
| March | 3.4% | -1.3 |
| April | 3.3% | -1.1 |
| May | 2.2% | -2.7 |
| June | 2.7% | -1.4 |
| July | 1.9% | -1.8 |
| August | 1.8% | -1.4 |
| September | 2.5% | -1.0 |
| October | 2.9% | -1.0 |
| November | 3.6% | -1.1 |
| December | 4.4% | -0.4 |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.